Northern Michigan University, located in Marquette, Michigan, is a dynamic four-year, public, comprehensive university that has grown its reputation based on its award-winning leadership programs, cutting-edge technology initiatives and nationally recognized academic programs. Northern has a population of about 9,000 undergraduate and graduate students.

Ask a few Northern students what drew them to our university and you will get a variety of answers. That's because there is no single thing that make students want to go to Northern; it is ALL the things that we do here. Northern is big enough to offer a wide variety of academic programs but is also small enough that every time you walk across campus, you'll probably wave "hi" to someone you know.

Curiosity is the raw ingredient of knowledge. It causes us to ask questions, to seek answers, to learn. At Northern Michigan University, natural curiosity and intellectual challenge meet in stimulating classes grounded in the liberal arts. So wherever your curiosity leads you, you can count on the support you need to take the next step, ask the next question, propose the next hypothesis.

Marquette, home of Northern Michigan University, was ranked as one of the safest college towns in America, according to The SafeWise Report. Northern takes pride in having a campus that is caring, inclusive and ready to take action in light of safety concerns. Northern encourages students, employees and visitors to make themselves familiar with the resources and services available for assistance in matters of safety.

The mission of the Northern Michigan University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, Recreational Sports and the United States Olympic Training Site is to create an environment that promotes academic excellence, interpersonal growth and social development; embraces diversity; teaches lifetime leisure skills; fosters spirit and tradition; and builds a lifelong connection to NMU.

Yes, you'll attend your classes, but what else will you be doing as a student at Northern? There's so much stuff to choose from. There's a student organization or club – almost 300 at last count-- for just about every interest. If you're into investigating the paranormal, anime or improv comedy, there's a group. Cheer on your fellow Wildcats at a hockey game or volleyball match. Join a competitive club sport or an intramural team. The sky is the limit.

Wildcats Mean Business

During the past few weeks we have witnessed our colleagues, friends, and neighbors rise to support others here on campus and throughout the greater Marquette community in the face of extraordinary circumstances brought upon us from the COVID-19 pandemic. This spirit of kindness and resilience is nothing new. It is part of our fabric as Wildcats and Yoopers.

In the same spirit of this goodwill, many of us have the opportunity to make an important difference for the local business community during this challenging time. These people are our friends, family, and neighbors. They are Wildcats. Now, during this unprecedented time and through the weeks and months ahead, many of these businesses need our support.

#WildcatsMeanBusiness is about raising up the businesses that support NMU events and programming.

Whether it’s purchasing gift cards from businesses that are temporarily shuttered, grabbing take-out for a meal at home, or helping businesses that are courageously pivoting their operations to support healthcare workers, we can all do our part.

We can all do our part to support these sponsors of NMU:

Business Resources

Are you a local business owner who needs assistance during these times of need? As part of Northern's #WildcatsMeanBusiness campaign, Invent@NMU is also providing free services to local small businesses who have been severely disrupted by COVID-19. See below for more information.

Are you an alumnus/alumna who owns a business? Send a completed copy of this form to alumni@nmu.edu to be included on an alumni business directory.

Northern Michigan University is a founding partner of InvestUP, which works to drive business and job growth across the Upper Peninsula in partnership with the region's leading private sector businesses and universities. InvestUP and local economic development organizations have partnered to create Update906.com, a web resource designed to support Upper Peninsula businesses with up-to-date information on programs to assist businesses impacted by COVID-19.

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Due to the severe impact of COVID-19 on our local economy, Invent@NMU is providing free services to those who have been impacted most, our local small businesses. Services they are offering include opening online sales/point of sale systems, creating websites and landing pages, creating and audience media/social presence, and marketing audits. For more information, visit invent.nmu.edu/covid-19 or reach out to the Invent@NMU team at Invent@nmu.edu or (906) 227-6253.